Closet hanger for handbags

ABSTRACT

A closet hanger for handbags is comprised of a horizontal rod, having two upper hooks which may be hung from a closet rod in a substantially parallel configuration. The horizontal rod provides a plurality of lower hooks, from which handbags or other bulky articles may be hung. IN alternative configurations, the upper hooks may be removed and the rod supported between the closet walls by tension or other support structures.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates generally to storage containers and devices, and in particular to a closet hanger for handbags. Ladies often accumulate a variety of bulky handbags, and may find it difficult to find storage space for them when they are not in use. Many handbags are expensive, and throwing them on the closet floor is not a desirable option. Ladies would also appreciate an open storage system from which they may easily select a handbag for the day or evening. A closet hanger for handbags, which suspends several handbags below the closet rod, would resolve this problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, the invention is directed to a closet hanger for handbags. The device comprises a horizontal rod, having two upper hooks which may be hung from a closet rod in a substantially parallel configuration. The horizontal rod provides a plurality of lower hooks, from which handbags or other bulky articles may be hung.

Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification. They illustrate one embodiment of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the hanger 10, the upper hooks 11, the horizontal rod 12, the lower hooks 13, and the caps 14.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the first exemplary embodiment with the upper hooks removed, displaying the hanger 10, the horizontal rod 12, the lower hooks 13, and the caps 14.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is directed to a closet hanger 10 for handbags. The device comprises a horizontal rod 12, having two upper hooks 11 which may be hung from a closet rod in a substantially parallel configuration. The horizontal rod 12 provides a plurality of lower hooks 13, from which handbags or other bulky articles may be hung.

The first exemplary embodiment provides a horizontal rod 12, preferably eighteen to twenty-four inches in length. Two removable upper hooks 11 are located near the ends of the horizontal rod 12, and are capable of at least 90° of rotation. A plurality of lower hooks 13, preferably five lower hooks 13, extend downward from the horizontal rod 12 and are spaced equally along its length. More or fewer lower hooks 13 are contemplated. The ends of the device are covered by flexible caps 14, which protect clothing and other items hanging in the closet.

In some embodiments, the upper hooks 11 may be removed (as per FIG. 2). In such embodiments, the rod 12 may be made flexible or fitted with an internal tension system so as to be supported frictionally between the closet walls. Alternatively, the rod 12 may be mounted to the wall using conventional closet rod mounting techniques.

To use the first exemplary embodiment, the user hangs the device from the closet rod, using the upper hooks 11. The user then hangs handbags or similar bulky items on the lower hooks 13.

The upper hooks 11 and the lower hooks 13 are preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material, such as steel or aluminum alloy. The horizontal rod 12 is preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material, such as wood, steel, or aluminum alloy. The caps 14 are preferably manufactured from a flexible, durable material, such as rubber or silicone. Components, component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.

While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is presently considered to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should, therefore, not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention. 

I claim:
 1. A closet hanger for handbags, comprising: (a) a horizontal rod having two ends; (b) said plurality of upper hooks being affixed near said ends of said horizontal rod; (c) a plurality of lower hooks; (d) flexible caps; (e) said flexible caps covering said two ends of said horizontal rod;
 2. The closet hanger for handbags of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of upper hooks;
 3. The closet hanger for handbags of claim 2, wherein said plurality of upper hooks are removable.
 4. The closet hanger for handbags of claim 2, wherein said plurality of upper hooks are rotatable.
 5. The closet hanger for handbags of claim 3, wherein said plurality of upper hooks are rotatable.
 6. The closet hanger for handbags of claim 1, wherein said horizontal rod is flexible such that said horizontal rod is configured to be supported by friction between two vertical surfaces.
 7. The closet hanger for handbags of claim 1, wherein said horizontal rod is fitted with an internal tension system such that said horizontal rod is configured to be supported by friction between two vertical surfaces.
 8. The closet hanger for handbags of claim 1, wherein said horizontal rod is permanently affixed to two vertical surfaces. 